Getting Started on Your Course Accessibility Review

Digital instructional materials include all digital content in your course. This includes content inside and outside of UB Learns including but not limited to: UB Learns pages, Word documents, PowerPoint files, Audio/Video content, PDFs, LaTeX files, software programs, and 3rd party websites.

Use this step-by-step workflow as a quick reference when reviewing your digital instructional materials. 

Step one: Determine if the content is required

Begin with your Spring 2026 Course Materials.

Ask:

Is this content essential for students to meet a learning outcome?

  • Yes: Continue to step two
  • No: Consider removing it.

Removing content from past courses

If there are major concerns about content in past courses, instructors can delete that content at any time.

To remove all content:

  1. Select the Content tab from the course navbar
  2. At the top of the content page, locate the Table of Contents
  3. Click the downward chevron and select Delete All Modules

If you plan to roll this content forward, wait until you do so before deleting it.

Deleting an entire course

If an instructor or department wants to delete a course (not just the content), they must work with the unit’s course scheduler.

Step two: Review digital accessibility

Familiarize yourself with the ADA Title II Update from the EDI Office.

Ask:

Can all students, including those with visual, auditory, motor or cognitive disabilities, access, navigate and understand the content according to the WCAG Level 2.1 Level AA standards as indicated by the ADA Title II regulations?

  • Yes: Continue to step three.
  • No: Revise or replace the content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Step three: Plan for remediation completion

Your remediation approach will be based on the types of content you share. Plan ahead so that you're prepared for the first day of classes.

Ask:

Will all identified accessibility issues be remediated by April 26, 2027?

  • Yes: Proceed to step four.
  • No: Create an action plan and timeline for remediation. 

Step four: Confirm completion and maintain accessibility

As you plan for future semesters, ensure that your course content is designed to be accessible from the start.

You've successfully made your course more accessible and inclusive!

Be sure to maintain this momentum for future courses and addtional course content.

Once remediation is complete:

  • Review new course materials before sharing them with students.
  • Recheck accessibility each semester to ensure continued compliance.
  • Continue partnering with CATT and your accessibility liaison for ongoing support.